Woodog Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I recently bought Craig's (NosValves') old Scott 130 preamp from forum member Steve who had owned it for the past 2 years. I had to have one after hearing Seadog's 130 in Hope at the Heritage gathering. (I'm sick that way) When I got it home on Sunday there was no sound and I was so bummed. Something had happened during shipping, but I didn't know what it was. All I knew was that all but one of the preamp tubes weren't firing up. I was going to pack it up and send it to Craig today, but I called him first. He told me to get out my multimeter, remove the rectifier tube so I wouldn't fry myself, and then he patiently walked me through a power supply diagnostic. The result was a quick and simple fix involving a $2 part from the local TV repair shop, a little solder, and 45 minutes. The preamp is singing away (fine, fine sound) as I type and I learned something in the process. Thanks a BUNCH, Craig, I really appreciate everything! Woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytubepower Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Yes, Craig is a great fellow, a bit stern in his convictions, but still very helpful and knowledgeable in his field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgourlie Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I would agree. NOSValves has dropped some knowledge on myself as well during my short life in the 2channel forum. Thanks again TG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 He bends over backwards for people. Too bad he's such an ahole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenc319 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 hi, He bends over backwards for people. Too bad he's such an ahole. no he's not, he just has strong opinions which he's entitled to An expert is a person who avoids small error as he sweeps on to the grand fallacy. -- Benjamin StolbergAn expert is a person who almost learned from all of his mistakes. --- Me to be gender neutral here, the shes make no mistakes. -- not me good listening Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hey Larry, ..it's OK these guys always joke like that. I guess that's a big bonus when you do business from Craig/NOSvalves....he will be there to help in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hey Larry, ..it's OK these guys always joke like that. I guess that's a big bonus when you do business from Craig/NOSvalves....he will be there to help in the long run. not only that, but he's fascinated with the stuff, and I think that's a very cool aspect of his approach. He's always trying to push the limit to get better sound. Oh, and I don't think Dean was joking. [] Woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 "Too bad he's such an ahole." I agree on this part wholeheartedly! []. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Craig is my HERO! when I hit him with a pinhead question he doesn't make me feel like a pinhead! Cheers, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 He bends over backwards for people. Too bad he's such an ahole. Yeh Dean, but he's not a COMPLETE ahole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytubepower Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Like I said he does have strong convictions, but that doen't make him a bad person, just hard to get along with sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Like I said he does have strong convictions, but that doen't make him a bad person, just hard to get along with sometimes A man without convictions is called a ***** in my book. Dean, your killing me...[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I felt awful when Forrest reported the 130 wasn't working when he got it. I thought I had packed it well, and double boxed it to boot. My profession is with the airlines, and i know there are some people that don't handle packages the way I pride myself on doing so. Anyway, Forrest is a good guy too, for working through this problem and not getting upset! Thanx, Forrest, hope you enjoy the preamp..it's a dandy. And thanx Craig, for having the patience to help him fix it. Happy listening! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 He bends over backwards for people. Too bad he's such an ahole. Actually I absolutely agree I can be a real ahole. Especially to a Ahole like Dean [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Like I said he does have strong convictions, but that doen't make him a bad person, just hard to get along with sometimes A man without convictions is called a ***** in my book. Amen brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I have also had great service from Craig at NOSValves over the last few years. Everything I spent money on is still performing perfectly. But maybe the most important service that Craig offers that nobody talks about is the fact that he uses Klipsch speakers as a reference. I'm pretty sure that means that he is selecting components and making mods to amps so that they are optimized for use on Klipsch speakers. I still have not heard better amps on LaScalas than the VRDs. I know he is using LaScalas in his shop among other Klipsch speakers which I'm glad I have a pair.[<)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 "Too bad he's such an ahole." I agree on this part wholeheartedly! []. Could be worse I could be a Nimrod like some people....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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